{"id":179526,"date":"2020-09-18T15:00:58","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T15:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=179526"},"modified":"2020-12-16T08:19:44","modified_gmt":"2020-12-16T08:19:44","slug":"the-all-new-fully-electric-skoda-enyaq-iv-climbing-one-of-the-tours-toughest-mountains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2020\/09\/18\/the-all-new-fully-electric-skoda-enyaq-iv-climbing-one-of-the-tours-toughest-mountains\/","title":{"rendered":"The All-New, Fully Electric \u0160koda ENYAQ iV Climbing One of the Tour\u2019s Toughest Mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"

What would the Tour de France<\/a> be without its spectacular alpine mountain passes and peaks? That\u2019s where the best of the best fight not only their rivals but also themselves to the verge of their limits. The Tour\u2019s third highest peak, the Col du Galibier, was the perfect opportunity then, to properly try out the features of the all-new, fully electric \u0160koda ENYAQ iV, serving as the Tour director\u2019s leading car this year. The serpentine roads and moonscape-like surroundings were a proper hurdle race for both the car and the cyclist it accompanied, popular cycling influencer and professional athlete Cameron Jeffers<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even though Col du Galibier is affectionately called the \u201cOld Lady\u201d, it\u2019s short of forgiving, welcoming and nice. It was introduced to the Tour itinerary already 119 years ago and each time the peloton passed through here since 1947, a wreath has been laid down next to the memorial statue of Henry Desgrange, the Tour\u2019s first Director. A place loaded with history but also steep challenges. Cameron was facing 21.4 km of climbing with an average elevation of 7.43 %. At 2,642 metres above sea level, it\u2019s the eighth highest peak of France and can be reached by an asphalt road. Nevertheless, his enthusiasm never wavered \u2013 also thanks to the presence of the unique assistant vehicle.<\/p>\n

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The Tour\u2019s third highest peak, the Col du Galibier, served the perfect opportunity, to properly try out the features of the all-new, fully electric \u0160koda ENYAQ iV.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n